--- title: Software Development Engineer, Gen at Amazon description: Amazon is hiring for the Software Development Engineer, Gen role in Seattle, WA. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/software-development-engineer-gen-at-amazon-01a16b40-ef2f-7e54-9740-cd9053455b0a date: 2026-10-24T00:18:18Z og_description: Join Amazon as Software Development Engineer, Gen in Seattle, WA. Pays $143.7K–$194.4K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/xs3l1n.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Seattle, WA | | **Salary** | $143.7K/yr - $194.4K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 22, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Amazon sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 24,548 H-1B petitions (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Amazon. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $169,000 – $198,000 a year (median $169,000). ## Description Join our Generative AI focus team to revolutionize Software Development at Amazon Are you ready to be part of a team that's redefining the future of software engineering? Our team is Amazon's ambitious initiative to pioneer AI development practices that will fundamentally transform how we build software at scale. Our Mission: We're creating the next generation of development tools and practices that will deliver unprecedented efficiency gains through AI-powered automation, intelligent code generation, and advanced developer experiences. What Makes Us Different: \- Ground-floor opportunity to shape the future of software development \- Direct impact on Amazon's global engineering productivity \- Working with the latest AI technologies and large language models \- Culture of experimentation and innovative thinking What We're Looking For: \- Forward-thinking engineers who aren't afraid to challenge traditional development paradigms \- Problem solvers who can identify optimization opportunities in complex systems \- Innovators who can bridge the gap between AI capabilities and practical engineering needs \- Team players excited about creating tools that will empower thousands of developers What You'll Do: \- Design and implement AI-powered development tools and frameworks \- Create intelligent automation systems for code generation and testing \- Develop new methodologies for AI-assisted software development \- Collaborate with teams across Amazon to drive adoption of new tools and practices Impact: Your work will directly influence how Amazon's vast engineering organization builds software, enabling faster, more reliable software delivery. Join us in writing the next chapter of software engineering history. The future of development is AI, and it starts here. and yes, what you just read was written in 15 seconds using AI... #AmazonTech #AIInnovation #SoftwareEngineering #FutureOfTech ## Basic Qualifications \- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience \- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience \- Experience programming with at least one software programming language ## Preferred Qualifications \- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience \- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. 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